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5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 18, 2012 · 18-Across

Appeared in 11 New York Times Crosswords between September 1996 and June 2026.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 18, 2012 · 18-Across · 5 letters

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To outdo, to perform something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.

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